Elmer Gantry
USA 1960, 141 minutes
Dir. Richard Brooks
Rating: [PG]
Genres: Classics
Topics: Period 1920s, Religion.
Feat. Burt Lancaster, Shirley Jones
Aroview: The Sinclair Lewis novel set in the American Midwest of the 20s, is splashed across the screen in true barnstorming style, with a big-canvas of con-artists, religious maniacs and rioting in the streets, centring on an Oscar-winning performance from Burt Lancaster as a huckster-turned-evangelist. This energetic work also garnered Oscars for Supporting Actress (Shirley Jones) and Screenplay.
Member Reviews
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4 stars (Very Good) "Fireworks, the brass band . . . grace for 200 washing machine salesmen". A rip-roaring piece of movie making. ~Shorty
3 stars (Good Enough) Well written, and it includes a powerhouse performance from Burt Lancaster. ~Tubbs
DVD Features
- English subtitles for the hearing impaired
- trailers
- aspect ratio: 1.66:1
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